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Jets’ forward Kane sued over alleged assault

Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane didn't have a lot to say Thursday about a lawsuit alleging he assaulted a Vancouver man last summer, but what he did suggested he wasn't giving it much thought.

"Many things have happened and that's just part of playing in a Canadian market," Kane told reporters. "Every little thing becomes a big thing."

In a lawsuit filed March 28 in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver resident Lev Makievsky said he was walking home from work Aug. 10 in the area of Burrard Street and Barclay Street when Kane allegedly assaulted him.

Details of the alleged assault, including what if anything preceded it and whether Makievsky and Kane were known to each other, are not included in the lawsuit.

Makievsky alleges the assault was "unprovoked and premeditated."

Makievsky alleges he suffered a concussion and injuries to his head, neck, shoulders, back, rib, leg, and heel as a result of the assault, as well as dizziness, nausea, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia.

"The plaintiff's injuries have and will continue to cause him suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent physical disability, (and) loss of earning capacity," says the lawsuit.

The lawsuit also alleges Makievsky suffered emotional damages, including "injury to his feelings, dignity, pride and self-respect."

"The nature of the plaintiff's physical and emotional injuries is manifestly obvious to the plaintiff and those around him and witnessed on a daily basis by members of the public who may observe or interact with the plaintiff," the lawsuit alleges.

"The plaintiff appreciates that as a result of his physical and emotional injuries, he is perceived and treated in a different manner by members of the public."

Makievsky is seeking unspecified damages, including compensation for "care and services" provided by his family since the alleged assault.